Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
Zeus
Alpha acid
13–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
2.4–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Sasquatch
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Zeus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineLemonFloralOrangeMintCitrus
Only in Zeus
Black currantLicoriceCurryPungent
Property
| Property | Sasquatch | Zeus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.6–9% | 13–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 34–35% | 28–40% |
| Total oil | - | 2.4–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–61% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 13–14% | 9–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 6–11% |
| Farnesene | 8–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |